As for the X1700H specifically, the AV receiver is as good as any Denon unit that we have tested lately. Its audio output and quality were great, its surround performance was phenomenal, it came fully packed with features, both online and offline, and the three fully working, 40Gbps capable HDMI 2.1 ports makes it an excellent choice for any gaming setup.

Multiple cutting-edge HDMIs that actually work plus good all-round performance make Denon's latest AVR great value – especially if you have games consoles in your system.

The Denon AVR-X1700H is an approachably priced 8K AV receiver that is equally at home in a living room as it is in a modest home theater.